{"id":118,"date":"2016-03-09T19:33:18","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T19:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2018-01-22T12:33:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T12:33:09","slug":"dr-lancer-anderson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/dr-lancer-anderson\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Easter Basket Ideas from Dr. Lance Anderson for Your Little One\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dr.<\/a>Easter is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to start planning your child\u2019s Easter basket. In addition to the soft stuffed animals, little toys, and knickknacks, candy and sugary foods are often found in baskets. However, while your intentions may be good, these sugary treats can produce negative consequences on your child\u2019s oral health. Plus, you\u2019re not helping them learn healthy life habits for overall health. Dr. Lance Anderson wants to help you celebrate Easter this year with yummy healthy treats that are safe for their teeth and health.
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Impact of Sugar on Oral Health<\/h2>\n

We all know that sugar is bad for your health, but it\u2019s also bad for your oral health, even when consumed in moderation. As your kids\u2019 dentist <\/a>in Lovell WY, we want you to understand the impact sugar has on your child\u2019s teeth before you load their Easter basket with candy.<\/p>\n

Sugary foods<\/a> are known to increase the risk for tooth decay, especially in young children who don\u2019t often brush or floss very well. Your child\u2019s mouth contains hidden germs that stick to the teeth, causing plaque. When your child eats or drinks sugar, the sugar is naturally attracted to the bacteria, which causes the sugar to turn into acid. As the acid sits on the teeth, it slowly begins to eat away at your child\u2019s enamel, causing cavities.<\/p>\n

Many parents feel that one day of indulging on sugary foods won\u2019t harm their child\u2019s teeth, but this isn\u2019t necessarily true. While it may only be one day, the sugar and food particles can stay trapped between the teeth and near the gum line until their next dental cleaning\u2014even with brushing and flossing. As the trapped partials sit on the teeth, like the crevasses of the back molars, your child\u2019s enamel will slowly begin to deteriorate.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s best to avoid sugary foods all together with fun and healthy Easter basket treats.<\/p>\n

Healthy Easter Basket Treats<\/h2>\n

No Easter basket is complete without a handful of goodies, but make sure the goodies you include won\u2019t cause damage to your child\u2019s teeth. Dr. Lance Anderson has put together a list of fun and healthy treats for your little one\u2019s Easter basket.<\/p>\n